16 Abraham Ortelius (1527–1598) – Map of the Kingdom of Bohemia – Copperplate Engraving (1570)
This highly detailed copperplate engraving presents a significant map titled "REGNI BOHEMIAE DESCRIPTIO." (Description of the Kingdom of Bohemia). The map intricately delineates the region's geographical features, including its extensive network of rivers, numerous towns, dense forests, and mountainous terrain, bordered by parts of Silesia, Moravia, and Austria. Two decorative cartouches frame the main title and a coat of arms, adding to the map's aesthetic appeal. This map reflects the advanced cartographic techniques and detailed surveying of the late 16th century, making it a valuable historical and geographical document.
Johannes Criginger was a German cartographer and scholar whose detailed survey of Bohemia provided the foundational data for this map. Abraham Ortelius, a Flemish cartographer and geographer, is widely recognized as the creator of the Theatrum Orbis Terrarum (Theatre of the World), first published in 1570, which is considered the first true modern atlas. Ortelius meticulously compiled and published maps from various sources and cartographers, including Criginger, significantly contributing to the dissemination of geographical knowledge across Europe.
Artist or Maker: Abraham Ortelius
Dimensions: Approximately 38 cm x 50 cm
Medium: Copperplate Engraving
Date: 1570
Condition Report:
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